Finding the Third Proportional to 62,350 and 133,454
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,350 and 133,454 is: 285,645.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,350 : 133,454 = 133,454 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,350/133,454 = 133,454/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,350x = 133,454 × 133,454 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,350x = 17,809,970,116 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,809,970,116/62,350 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 285,645.07
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